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2020 GMC Sierra 1500 Changes, Updates, New Features

The 2020 Sierra 1500 receives several updates and changes.

Exterior

  • Colors:
  • Deletion of Chrome Exterior Appearance Package. For the 2019 Sierra 1500, the package was available only on the Sierra base (1SA) and included:
    • Chrome front bumper
    • Chrome rear bumper
    • 17-inch 6-spoke Bright Silver painted aluminum wheels
  • New 20-inch 6-spoke Carbon Grey painted aluminum wheels (NZQ)
    • Available on AT4 CarbonPro Edition models
  • New 22-inch multi-dimensional polished aluminum wheels (SMF)
    • Available on Denali models
  • New Trailer Tow Mirrors available on all trim levels
    • Base, SLE and Elevation models get outside power-adjustable vertical trailering mirrors with heated upper glass, lower convex mirrors, integrated turn signals, clearance lamps and auxiliary lighting, with manual folding/extending feature
    • SLT, AT4 and Denali models get outside power-adjustable vertical trailering mirrors with heated and auto-dimming upper glass, lower convex mirrors, turn signal indicators, puddle lamps, perimeter lighting, auxiliary lighting and memory with power folding/manual extending feature
  • New Bed View Camera available as part of Technology Package available on SLT, AT4 and Denali
    • See below for details on Technology Package content

Interior

  • New all-weather floor liners with AT4 logo are (LPO-level item)
    • Standard on AT4

Mechanical

Packages

  • Addition of Sierra Value Package, which is available on base Sierra (1SA) models, and includes:
    • Convenience Package
    • Trailering Package
    • Not available with pickup bed delete
  • CarbonPro Edition (initially launched for 2019 model year) continues to be available on AT4 and Denali models. Available only on Short Bed, Crew Cab models, the package includes:
    • Deletes (SFE) wheel locks (LPO-level item)
      • 22-inch wheels (SGM; LPO-level item) will include wheel locks without the SGM RPO code
    • On Denali models, package now includes 22-inch high gloss black wheels (SGM)
      • For the 2019 model year, the package included 22-inch 6-spoke Low Gloss Black wheels
  • Denali Ultimate Package now includes 22-inch multi-dimensional polished aluminum wheels (SMF), replacing 22-inch polished aluminum wheels (Q7L). The package is available only on Denali and includes:
    • Technology Package:
      • HD Surround Vision
      • Rear Camera Mirror
      • Multi-color 15-inch Diagonal Head-Up Display
    • Driver Alert Package II:
      • Adaptive Cruise Control
      • Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning
      • Automatic Emergency Braking
      • Front Pedestrian Braking
      • IntelliBeam headlamps
      • Following Distance Indicator
    • Sunroof
    • GMC MultiPro Power Steps
    • Wheel locks
    • Trailer Tire Pressure Monitor System
    • The aforementioned 22-inch polished aluminum wheels (SMF)
  • Driver Alert Package II now includes Camera-based Adaptive Cruise Control. Available on SLT, AT4 and Denali models, the package also includes:
  • Technology Package now includes Bed View Camera. Available on SLT, AT4 and Denali models, the package also includes:

Safety

  • Addition of Camera-based Adaptive Cruise Control as part of the aforementioned Driver Alert Package II
    • Available only on SLT, AT4 and Denali
  • Addition of HD Surround Vision with two Trailer View Camera provisions, which the 2019 Sierra 1500 did not have

The updates and changes described here are specific to the U.S. market and may differ for other markets.

Discussion

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